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Carl Winston
Founding Director, Payne School at SDSU
Carl Winston is a highly engaged Hospitality & Event Educator and Professional with extensive global experience.
He serves as the Founding Director of the Payne School at SDSU, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students to help them achieve their full potential.
In addition to his role at SDSU, Carl is a Senior Advisor at Caspian Agency, collaborating with purpose-driven organizations to create impactful events worldwide.
He is the owner of Real World Academics, overseeing a diverse range of consulting and project management projects.
Carl's previous positions include Founding Managing Director at the China Hospitality Education Initiative, COO at Trigild, EVP Ops at Forte Hotels, and student at Cornell University and UC San Diego.
He holds a Master's in Hotel Admin from Cornell University and a Bachelor's in Sociology/Economics from UC San Diego.
